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Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Vardhan said the fatality rate is 3.2 per cent while the recovery rate is progressively increasing and stands at 31.74 per cent.

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Tomar said the next meeting will take place on Saturday at 2 pm which he hoped would take the matter to a decisive stage and towards a final resolution.

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Top HAL sources say the AMCA, which is being developed as the IAF's next-generation stealth fighter, is slated to be assembled at HAL Nashik.

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A total of 74,44,260 voters will exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives.

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The missile hit a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal from the combat jet.

Jairam Ramesh gets commerce, Subbirami in mines

Jairam Ramesh gets commerce, Subbirami in mines

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

With this the only minister without a portfolio is Oscar Fernandes

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Kalikho Pul trekked a long way in his political career to become the eight chief minister of the state, a position he could hold only for six months.

EPL Preview: Everton ready to stake top-four claim at United

EPL Preview: Everton ready to stake top-four claim at United

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Roberto Martinez's appointment as manager of Everton was almost overlooked amidst the fall-out of the club's former boss David Moyes moving to Manchester United to replace Alex Ferguson.

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The fifth round of talks was held on December 5, while the sixth round originally scheduled for December 9 was called off after an informal meeting of Home Minister Shah with some union leaders failed to reach any breakthrough.

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set for an impressive win in the Karnataka assembly poll, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected divisive, toxic and negative agenda of the Congress.

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five months into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will expand and reshuffle his Council of Ministers on Sunday, bringing in new faces and is likely to drop a few.

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

Meet Asia's 25 most enterprising entrepreneurs

Meet Asia's 25 most enterprising entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Asia is a growing hub for innovators and entrepreneurs.

India successfully test-fires cruise missile Nirbhay

India successfully test-fires cruise missile Nirbhay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India on Friday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed sub-sonic long range cruise missile, 'Nirbhay' from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha.

NASA's stunning Instagram photos: A sneak peek into the universe

NASA's stunning Instagram photos: A sneak peek into the universe

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Using Instagram, NASA posted some out-of-the-world images. Here's a look.

Popular Indian brands being copied and sold in China!

Popular Indian brands being copied and sold in China!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The government on Wednesday said cases where products belonging to popular Indian brands like Natraj Pencil, Boroplus antiseptic cream, Raymond, Onida etc., are being copied and sold in China have come to light.

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The students will now be meeting Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore next week.

Sanjay has been judged by all for 20 years: Priya Dutt

Sanjay has been judged by all for 20 years: Priya Dutt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Sanjay Dutt's sister and Congress Member of Parliament Priya Dutt on Saturday issued an emotional statement in the wake of the Supreme Court upholding the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act Court's verdict against the actor in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

12 interesting facts about Raghuram Rajan

12 interesting facts about Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The government and the RBI are working together to tackle the country's economic problems but there is no "magic wand" to fix them, said Raghuram Rajan, who will take over as central bank governor next month.

Apollo to raise value of pharma business

Apollo to raise value of pharma business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

AHEL had earlier said it was looking for a strategic partner with international experience for its pharma business.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Madhuri recreate chemistry on Jhalak

PIX: Shah Rukh, Madhuri recreate chemistry on Jhalak

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The former costars have worked in hit films like Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Devdas and Anjaam.

Soni, Wasnik, Sahai resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

Soni, Wasnik, Sahai resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Ahead of Sunday's reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, three Cabinet ministers and a minister of state resigned on Saturday, saying they want to work for the party.

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Moon who is on a three-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos missile off Goa

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos missile off Goa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Enhancing lethality of its fire power, the Navy on Sunday successfully test-fired a highly-manoeuvrable version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a warship off the Goa coast.

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The MoS was accused of sexual harassment from his former colleagues during his stint as an editor; allegations which he has termed as "baseless" and "fabricated".

Tsonga saves five match points to knock out Tomic

Tsonga saves five match points to knock out Tomic

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

World No 8 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga saved five match points in a breathtaking third set tiebreak to edge out Australian Bernard Tomic on Friday and qualify for the Marseille Open semi-finals.

The murky world of Matang Sinh

The murky world of Matang Sinh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'During his stint as MoS in the Narasimha Rao PMO, Matang Sinh developed contacts in the bureaucracy which stood him in good stead even when out of power.'

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Rajnath to fly in Tejas, spend night on Vikramaditya

Rajnath to fly in Tejas, spend night on Vikramaditya

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'The Raksha Mantri's day at sea'/

Triple jumper Renjith exits after fouling all attempts

Triple jumper Renjith exits after fouling all attempts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Renjith Maheshwary crashed out of the men's triple jump competition at the London Olympics after fouling all three attempts in the qualification round on Tuesday.

Will carry forward Sibal's good work: HRD minister Raju

Will carry forward Sibal's good work: HRD minister Raju

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

M M Pallam Raju, who has been allocated the human resources and development portfolio, on Sunday said he will carry forward the "good work" initiated by his predecessor Kapil Sibal, who set in motion several reforms during his tenure.

INS Teg joins Indian Navy today

INS Teg joins Indian Navy today

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Armed with the surface-to-surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a medium range gun and anti-submarine rockets, guided missile frigate INS Teg will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday at the Yantar shipyard in Russia.

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

Modi chairs meeting to discuss launch of 'DD Kisan' on May 26

Modi chairs meeting to discuss launch of 'DD Kisan' on May 26

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting to discuss the preparations for launching Doordarshan's 'Kisan TV' on May 26, to coincide with the first anniversary celebrations of the National Democratic Alliance government.

IAF to raise 3 new squadrons in 2020

IAF to raise 3 new squadrons in 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Sukhoi-30MKI fighters will be based in Thanjavur. Tejas Mark 1 aircraft will be based in Sulur. The Rafale squadron will be based in Ambala.

10 top searched 'new' cars in India

10 top searched 'new' cars in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

These days, majority of car buyers do their research online before buying a car.